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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.28, 45,152.10 and 18,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.28, 45,152.10 and 18,183.22 is: 25,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.28 : 45,152.10 = 18,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.28/45,152.10 = 18,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.28x = 45,152.10 × 18,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.28x = 821,010,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,010,454.88/32,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,094.09

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